Service.
As per leave to the Public
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I understand however
Kat M. Woodcock is pending for the Bar, and I think that, as he has
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'DRAFT.
With reference to
a.
1. Woodcackry your letter of the 5th November last applying for a six months extension, owing to the state of your health, I
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Mr. Lucas 22 fi
Mr. Fairfield.
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Mr. Wingfield.
Mr. Bramston.
his application on the grounds of ill health, he should be instructed to devote his extended leave, if granted, to the recruiting of his health with view to the true performance of
his proper duties in his return to the colony.
I have the honour to be,
Your most obedient humble servant,
William Robinson
Sir R. Meade.
Lord Selborne
Mr. Chamberlain.
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I am directed by Mr. Chamberlain to inform you that the Governor of Hong Kong has reported that this extension can be granted without causing expense or inconvenience to the public service.
However,
He the Governor adds that it is understood that you are at present studying for the Bar,
and